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dossier	COM(2006)732 - Amendment of Decision 2004/585/EC establishing Regional Advisory Councils under the Common Fisheries Policy.
document	COM(2006)732
date	June 11, 2007

ANNEX

‘ANNEX II

Community contribution towards the costs incurred by the Regional Advisory Councils

The Community shall contribute to part of the operating costs of the Regional Advisory Councils as bodies pursuing an aim of general European interest. The grant allocated by the Community to each Regional Advisory Council for its operating costs shall not exceed 90 % of the operating budget of the Regional Advisory Council. In the following years, the financial contribution shall be permanent and depend on the budget available. Each year, the Commission shall conclude with each Regional Advisory Council an “operating grant agreement” setting the precise terms and conditions and the procedure for the grant allocation.

The eligible costs shall consist of the costs necessary to ensure the normal operation of the Regional Advisory Councils and enable them to pursue their aims. Only the actual expenses will be subject to the Community contribution, which will be granted on condition that the other sources of financing have been allocated.

The following direct costs shall be eligible:

—	personnel expenses (cost of personnel per day of work on the project),

—	meeting room facilities,

—	new or used equipment,

—	materials and supplies,

—	dissemination of information to members,

—	travel and accommodation expenses of experts attending Committee meetings (based on scales or rules laid down by the Commission departments),

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audits,

—	interpretation and translation costs,

—	a contingency reserve of not more than 5 % of eligible direct costs.’